Litigation Legal Assistant

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established litigation practice working on exciting, sophisticated federal court cases.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Benefit from a 37.5-hour standard workweek, comprehensive insurance, retirement benefits, and paid holidays.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who value teamwork, initiative, and professional growth.
• Enjoy 401(k), profit-sharing opportunities, and discretionary bonuses.
• Build your expertise in federal litigation, trial preparation, and intellectual property matters.

Location

Los Angeles, CA — Hybrid. Enjoy the best of both worlds with 3 days onsite and 2 days working remotely. You'll collaborate with an accomplished legal team while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance.

Note

We're seeking candidates with 2+ years of litigation legal assistant or litigation legal secretary experience. Hands-on federal court e-filing experience using CM/ECF, preparation and formatting of litigation pleadings, attorney calendaring, and court deadline management are essential. Patent litigation experience is preferred but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established Los Angeles law firm handling sophisticated business, federal, and intellectual property litigation. Our collaborative team is committed to delivering exceptional legal services while creating a supportive environment where talented professionals can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Job Description

• Provide essential litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling complex federal court matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, electronically file, and serve pleadings, motions, and other legal documents using CM/ECF.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, depositions, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, correspondence, and litigation documents.
• Organize case files, discovery materials, subpoenas, and electronic documents.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, trial materials, courtroom logistics, and coordination with attorneys and paralegals.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and colleagues to keep cases moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation legal assistant or litigation legal secretary experience.
• Experience with federal court e-filing using CM/ECF.
• Strong experience preparing and formatting pleadings, managing litigation calendars, and tracking court deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to assist with local and out-of-state trials when needed.
• Patent/IP litigation experience, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certification is a plus, not a requirement.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional work starts with a supportive team. You'll enjoy meaningful responsibilities, opportunities to strengthen your litigation skills, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a workplace that values your contributions.

Whether you're looking to expand your federal litigation experience or take the next step in your legal support career, we're excited to help you grow.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance